Necessary preliminary work

• Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD 
• Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD 

INSTALLATION NOTE: 

The cylinder head gasket (2) for cylinders 1-4 and cylinders 5-8 are identical.

There is no marking (TOP).

Cylinder head gasket (2) must depending on its styling be correctly positioned on the timing chain case.

Fig 1: Identifying Fitting Sleeves And Cylinder Head Gasket

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Repair gasket (+REP) is 0.3 mm thicker.

Check cylinder head  for surface evenness. See 1112719 GRINDING CYLINDER HEAD SEALING SURFACE (N63) .

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket (+REP)

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Assemble engine.